Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 March

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

L W W W D

5th place in League

0-5

05/03/2026 09:45

CSKA 1948 Sofia

D W W L W

3rd place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia on 05 March 2026 (kick-off: 09:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia preview before placing your bet.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv will face CSKA 1948 Sofia in Bulgaria Premier League on March 5, 2026 at 09:45.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv are currently 5th with 46 points after 30 matches.
CSKA 1948 Sofia sit 3rd with 59 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.03.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

09:45

2026-03-05

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia - Prediction & Odds

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

CSKA 1948 Sofia

2026-03-05 09:45

STANDINGS UP TO 05/03/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Levski Sofia	70	30	22	4	4	64	22	42
02 Ludogorets Razgrad	60	30	17	9	4	57	20	37
03 CSKA 1948 Sofia	59	30	18	5	7	50	31	19
04 CSKA Sofia	56	30	16	8	6	43	23	20
05 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	46	30	11	13	6	30	33	-3
06 Cherno More Varna	44	30	11	11	8	33	26	7
07 FC Arda Kardzhali	44	30	12	8	10	33	27	6
08 Botev Plovdiv	40	30	11	7	12	40	37	3
09 Slavia Sofia	39	30	10	9	11	36	33	3
10 Botev Vratsa	38	30	9	11	10	24	26	-2
11 Lokomotiv Sofia	37	30	9	10	11	40	39	1
12 Spartak Varna	27	30	5	12	13	25	50	-25
13 FC Dobrudzha	26	30	7	5	18	23	43	-20
14 Septemvri Sofia	26	30	7	5	18	25	58	-33
15 Beroe Stara Zagora	23	30	4	11	15	19	44	-25
16 PFK Montana	17	30	3	8	19	15	45	-30

Championship Round	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Levski Sofia	81	6	3	2	1	7	3	4
02 CSKA 1948 Sofia	67	6	2	2	2	4	4	0
03 Ludogorets Razgrad	67	6	2	1	3	4	5	-1
04 CSKA Sofia	63	6	2	1	3	4	7	-3

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Botev Vratsa	53	7	4	3	0	12	6	6
02 Lokomotiv Sofia	47	7	2	4	1	11	9	2
03 Slavia Sofia	46	7	2	1	4	6	11	-5
04 Spartak Varna	37	7	3	1	3	10	7	3
05 Septemvri Sofia	36	7	2	4	1	7	6	1
06 Beroe Stara Zagora	34	7	3	2	2	9	8	1
07 FC Dobrudzha	31	7	1	2	4	5	9	-4
08 PFK Montana	23	7	1	3	3	6	10	-4

Qualifications	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	55	6	3	0	3	6	8	-2
02 FC Arda Kardzhali	54	6	3	1	2	9	7	2
03 Cherno More Varna	54	6	3	1	2	7	8	-1
04 Botev Plovdiv	46	6	2	0	4	9	8	1

Head To Head

20/09/2025 12:30

CSKA 1948 Sofia

4 - 0

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL FL

25/05/2025 13:45

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

0 - 1

CSKA 1948 Sofia

BUL FL

08/03/2025 06:30

CSKA 1948 Sofia

2 - 1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL FL

19/09/2024 10:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

0 - 2

CSKA 1948 Sofia

BUL FL

21/04/2024 08:15

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

1 - 1

CSKA 1948 Sofia

BUL FL

20/01/2024 07:40

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

2 - 1

CSKA 1948 Sofia

INT CF

CSKA 1948 Sofia

50%

Draw

17%

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

33%

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Last 6 matches

02/03/2026 12:00

Ludogorets Razgrad 1 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL FL

21/02/2026 09:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 1 Spartak Varna

BUL FL

15/02/2026 06:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 1 Cherno More Varna

BUL FL

12/02/2026 12:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 0 Botev Plovdiv

BUL Cup

08/02/2026 08:15

Slavia Sofia 0 - 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL FL

31/01/2026 10:00

Kolos Kovalyovka 0 - 0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv

INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

Last 6 matches CSKA 1948 Sofia

27/02/2026 11:45

Slavia Sofia 0 - 2 CSKA 1948 Sofia

BUL FL

22/02/2026 10:45

CSKA 1948 Sofia 1 - 3 Levski Sofia

BUL FL

14/02/2026 08:45

CSKA 1948 Sofia 0 - 2 CSKA Sofia

BUL FL

10/02/2026 12:00

CSKA Sofia 2 - 0 CSKA 1948 Sofia

BUL Cup

06/02/2026 09:15

PFK Montana 0 - 1 CSKA 1948 Sofia

BUL FL

01/02/2026 04:00

CSKA 1948 Sofia 3 - 0 Gangwon FC

INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

CSKA 1948 Sofia

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.46

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.41

Scored

Avg. per game

0.78

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.42

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 37 matches

YesNo

15 (41%)22 (59%)

In last 37 matches

NoYes

19 (53%)17 (47%)

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Recent matches

CSKA 1948 Sofia

Under /Over

(68%)25 12(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)23 13(36%)

Under /Over

(19%)7 30(81%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

Under /Over

(35%)13 24(65%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

/Yes

(41%)15 22(59%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)16 20(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

CSKA 1948 Sofia

Shots

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Total shots

9.44 avg / game

Blocked

9 total

Avg. 2.25

CSKA 1948 Sofia

Total shots

9.68 avg / game

Blocked

24 total

Avg. 6.00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Pass CSKA 1948 Sofia

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Played games

CSKA 1948 Sofia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

Clean sheets

0.39

3.41

126

Corners

172

4.78

17.41

644

Throw-ins

556

15.44

1.54

Offsides

1.64

0.59

GK saves

0.53

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

DISCIPLINARY

CSKA 1948 Sofia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.84

105

2.25

0.11

0.08

13.03

482

Fouls

336

9.33

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia on 05 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Bulgaria Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lokomotiv Plovdiv's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against CSKA 1948 Sofia's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Bulgaria Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Bulgaria Premier League standings and the Bulgaria Premier League form table to understand exactly where Lokomotiv Plovdiv and CSKA 1948 Sofia sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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